Storm Damage Recovery Effort
It’s been four days since an EF3 tornado tore through the Pine Belt region with the most severe damage in Forrest County where four lives were lost. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us from Forrest County with an update on…
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Resident Burglary Arrest
Biloxi PD has arrested 26-year-old Russell Adams on a charge of resident burglary. A neighbor witnessed Adams wandering through the neighborhood and enter the victim’s residence. Police arrived and arrested the suspect without incident. Adams was already wanted for failure to appear…
Hancock Middle School Opens Wednesday
Hancock County Middle School will return to class tomorrow. School was canceled for two days after a small fire turned the sprinkler system on. The sprinkler then stayed on for hours until the faculty arrived for school Monday morning. Hancock…
Autopsy on D’Iberville Body
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove says an autopsy today found no foul play or trauma was responsible for the death of a man found in a wooded area in D’Iberville. Hargrove says there is still no cause of death. The…
Father Accused of Beating Son Indicted on Two Additional Felony Counts of Child Abuse
The father who was accused of beating his then three-year-old son, Zander, in 2016 is now facing two additional charges in the same case. After considering the case, the Jackson County grand jury indicted 25-year-old Nathan Blake McCrory on four…
Mississippi Power’s filing to remove Katrina charge from customer bills approved
Following Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, and the devastating impact on the region, every one of Mississippi Power’s 195,000 customers lost electric service. Over the next 12 days, 1,200 Mississippi Power employees, with assistance from electric utilities across…
BREAKING: Father Accused of Beating His Son Is Charged With Two Additional Counts of Felony Child Abuse
A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted 25-year-old, Nathan Blake McCrory, on four counts of felony child abuse. Sheriff, Mike Ezell, tells News25 McCrory's bond is now revoked after he violated the conditions of his bond. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department…
Voting Proposals Head To Capitol
Three separate bills all to do with voting passed the house elections committee on Monday and move to the full house for more debate. House Bill 228 would allow no-excuses in-person early voting, starting 14 days before an election. Current…
The Future Of Lake George Meeting
The Future Of Lake George Meeting tonight at the Senior Center, 198 Lucedale From 5-8 pm.
Mayor's Youth Council Uniform Drive
Many agencies on the Coast are lending a helping hand to those in Petal who lost everything in Saturday’s deadly tornado. The Gulfport Mayor's Youth Council is holding a collection drive for those who lost everything in the storm. You…
Autopsy Set For Today
Today, investigators in D'Iberville hope to find out more information on the man's body found in D'Iberville over the weekend. An autopsy is set to be performed today and Harrison County Coroner Gary Gargrove hopes that will shed some light…
Donations For Petal : Live
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about the Gulfport Young Council Uniform Donation Drive.
Tornado Response and Recovery
This afternoon in Forrest County, Governor Phil Bryant, officials with MEMA, and members of several volunteer relief organizations met to give an update on the widespread damage. They also discussed the plans they’ve put in place to organize a smooth…
Strong Armed Robbery Arrest
A man is behind bars charged with strong armed robbery in Long Beach tonight. Long Beach police arrested 29-year-old Marcus Dandrell Day who is accused of a strong arm robbery at Come Back Market, located on Railroad Street on January…
A Look at Petal after the Storm
Just northeast of Hattiesburg in the Petal area, that same tornado has done heavy damage to homes, schools, and businesses. While recovery efforts are underway in the community, more help is needed. Petal Upper Elementary School sustained damage that has…
95.3 The Gorilla Collects Donations
Today, donations were accepted at the Neighborhood Walmart on Pass Road to help our neighbors to the north that are recovering from the tornado. The radio station 95.3 the Gorilla set up their truck in the parking of the Gulfport…
National Guard Assists after Tornado
Pine Belt residents and business owners picking up the pieces after a deadly tornado says it lifts their spirits to the see the Mississippi National Guard lending a hand. More than a dozen members of the 890th Engineer Battalion, which…
Tornado Response and Recovery
The storm damage sustained this weekend in Mississippi’s Pine Belt region and across the southern states is widespread and catastrophic. Governor Phil Bryant, along with officials from MEMA, gave an update on the damage. News 25’s Hank Davis is in…
OLLI Students Attend Climate Change Seminar
USM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is geared towards people 50 and older who want to continue their education in various subjects. Today a group of students learned the science behind why climate change is happening, the effects of those changes,…
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline is up and running and ready to help anyone affected by tornados, flooding, or storm damage from this weekend’s severe weather. The hotline is for Mississippi and Georgia residents and provides immediate counseling to anyone who…
Sprinkler Floods Hancock Middle School after Fire
Hancock Middle School was closed today and will remain closed tomorrow after a small overnight fire. Students were sent home this morning after officials learned the sprinkler system left the floors covered in water. Mondays at most schools get off…
Inside Alberto Garcia’s Trial
Facing sentencing for the 2014 murder of Ja’Naya Thompson, Alberto Garcia told a detective he ‘always tries to stay on the straight and narrow.'It could take as long as Thursday to decided Garcia’s sentencing. Facing death or life without parole,…
Next Move for Students at William Carey
Students devastated at the destruction of William Carey University are left wondering what the next steps are in their education. A vibrant college campus is now a ghost town after Saturday’s tornado destroyed William Carey University. Med student Yitzhak Lee…
Brewery Accepting Disaster Donations
Biloxi Brewing Company just opened their doors on Saturday, but they are already giving back to those in need. Starting today, they are accepting supplies to help tornado victims in the Hattiesburg and Petal area. The brewery is collecting non-perishable…